Eddleston's earliest recorded name was Penteiacob, in Old Welsh or Brittonic, and meant "headland of James's house".

The Anglo-Gaelic of Gillemorestun of the 12th century AD meant "town of St Mary's lad", and gave rise to the current Gaelic name for the village, Baile Ghille Mhoire.

The map was conceived partly in recognition of the hospitality afforded to Polish soldiers during the Second World War.

In September 2012 the Scottish Culture Secretary announced that the map had been awarded category B listed status.

[4] The Cinema Museum in London holds several home movies shot by Dr. A.G.W.